Autodetect Wizard
Use an Autodetect Wizard to connect to existing equipment.
The Autodetect Wizard simplifies the task of configuring communication links to PLCs. The Autodetect Wizard will search serial ports or IP addresses for hardware. If hardware is found, the wizard will give you the opportunity to create configuration using the detected settings:
The wizard can detect these product types and protocols:
- Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Micro820, Micro850, Micro870, SLC, MicroLogix, PLC-5
- Idec Micro
- Mitsubishi Melsec PLCs (Q-Series, L-Series, FX, A-Series)
- Modbus TCP, RTU and ASCII
- Omron CS/CJ, CP1L, CP1H, CPM2A, CPM1(A)
- Siemens S7
- SNMP Devices
If you would like further information, see Autodetect Wizards in the online documentation.